Those 10 years were not all that happy. What we had was not a perfect marriage but as people say… Mark and I were perfect for each other and we were. With our union, we gave life to two beautiful children. Duncan was a disciplinarian and he ruled and took charge of his family in the same manner. He was strict but not stiff and he loved our kids so much. Mark had lots to say for just about anything. Anyone who ever had the chance to talk to him would say, he indeed had lots of things in his mind. I guess you can say Mark was “opinionated”.
I still remember one conversation I had with him in front of Lennox, our sons, Macbeth, Banquo Ross and Angus and some of our attendants. We were discussing the traitor, Thane of Cawdor, he gave his general Macbeth that title and he affirmed our eldest Malcolm as his successor. He had lots of dreams for his children and always thought about their future. Duncan was a proud father. He was the type of father who would flaunt his kids to his friends. He dreamt big. He wanted our kids to grow up wise, respectful and successful young men. We brought up two wonderful children.
Duncan lived his life the best way he could. More importantly, Duncan was a devoted, patient and somewhat unpredictable King. He had a lot of enemies some who wanted his thrown and some who just were spiteful. Duncan was well loved by all who served him. How could he not be? He was such a kind soul. The type of person you can’t get enough of. Well, at least I think of him that way. I married him, didn’t I? If I could live all over again and would go back to the time when Duncan asked me to marry him, even for a million times all over I would still say yes! Marrying him was the best decision I ever made in my life and I would not change that even if I have the chance to do so. That’s how much I love my husband. That’s how much I will keep on loving him.
Duncan, I know we will see each other again. I would feel your warm embrace again and our souls will unite for an eternity together in heaven. In the meantime, please do guide us as we live our life here on earth. Do watch over our kids and do protect them from harm. Duncan, you will always be remembered and you will always live in our hearts as the most gracious king Scotland has ever had. We will miss him more than words can express. We love you. Semper Fi, Be at peace.